Recalls, complaints, and safety data from NHTSA
The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has 6 recalls, 154 complaints, and a 5-star overall safety rating from NHTSA.
6
Recalls
154
Complaints
★★★★★
Safety Rating
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 7, 2026
19V053000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline trucks. Exposure to acids, such as from car wash soaps, can result in the f...
18V221000
SEATS
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2018 Honda Pilot and Ridgeline vehicles and 2018 Acura MDX vehicles. The front driver and passe...
20E068000
EQUIPMENT
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling all Honda Genuine Accessory Tonneau Covers, part number 08Z07-T6Z-100F, sold for installation on 2017-20...
21V932000
STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2019 Passport, 2016-2019 Pilot, and 2017-2020 Ridgeline vehicles. The hood latch striker may be...
22V867000
BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Ridgeline vehicles. Opening and closing the tailgate may break the rearview camera wi...
23V858000
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain 2013-2023 Honda Accord, Civic Coupe, Civic Sedan, Civic Hatchback, Civic Type R, CR-V, HR-V, Rid...
Overall
★★★★★
Front Crash
★★★★★
Side Crash
★★★★★
Rollover
★★★★★
Rating for: 2018 Honda Ridgeline PU/CC AWD
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2026 | ENGINE | Truck only has 40,500 miles. Was driving down road and made a clunk noise and engine seized up and ... |
| Jan 27, 2026 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | I had the backup camera harness recall performed on my 2018 Honda Ridgeline on 09/06/2023 by Honda o... |
| Nov 26, 2025 | ENGINE | Service engine light came on and mechanic stated the failed rod bearings have made the vehicle undri... |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ENGINE | While driving the vehicle to the dealership to have them inspect the vehicle for a knocking noise co... |
| Nov 13, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50-55 M... |
| Nov 2, 2025 | ENGINE | My check engine light came on and within minutes there was a loud noise, smoke and my vehicle lost p... |
| Oct 9, 2025 | FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE | Multiple warning lights appeared and remained illuminated on my dash, all related to safety features... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | ENGINE | Engine started making a knocking noise on start up. Got progressively worse for the next 3 days befo... |
| Aug 5, 2025 | POWER TRAIN | The truck has a hard/rough shifting between 2nd and 3rd gear in an automatic transmission. No dash l... |
| Aug 4, 2025 | ENGINE | Had a clacking noise that got louder depending on RPM's, scheduled a visit to the dealer same day to... |
| Jun 8, 2025 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | KEYLESS ACCESS CONTROL UNIT PART NUMBER: 38320-T6Z-A31 The vehicle headlights came on and dash lig... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | POWER TRAIN,ENGINE | We were traveling up the freeway just like any other day. Out of nowhere the low oil light flashed ... |
| Mar 17, 2025 | SUSPENSION | The vehicle’s front suspension system failed, specifically the driver’s side and passenger’s side fr... |
| Feb 27, 2025 | ENGINE | As I was driving on the freeway, the vehicle lost power completely without any prior warning. All th... |
| Feb 6, 2025 | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | I went to fill my vehicle with gasoline on 02/06/2025. The 2018 Honda Ridgeline has a capless fuel s... |
| Jan 7, 2025 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The referenced Recall for my Honda Ridgeline indicates that the fuel pump is suspect for an inadequa... |
| Jan 4, 2025 | ENGINE | After performing regular maintenance to Honda Ridgeline 2018 by replacing the spark plugs, spark plu... |
| Jan 2, 2025 | ENGINE | Crankshaft leading to rod bearing failure causing engine failure. Same issuse as 2017 and 2019 model... |
| Nov 8, 2024 | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | The contact owns a 2018 Honda Ridgeline. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number:... |
| Nov 5, 2024 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | Infotainment system have a black screen |